# Free things to do with kids in Fort Myers–Naples this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Fort Myers–Naples this week: we found four free outings, including Little Boo Bash, Make a Spooky Ghost! at Captiva Library and Little Ghouls Craft & Treat, plus one library program. One free day or event is coming up, each with its date. And two places never charge admission, like Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 free outings this week; 1 free days and events coming up; 2 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gulf Coast Town Center Tree Lighting** at Gulf Coast Town Center, West Village, 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers, FL 33913. When: Sat Nov 28, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m. Price: Free to attend; printed Santa photo $5. Bring a new toy or $5 per family for Ronald McDonald House Charities if you can. Candy Cane Lane, Anna and Elsa, face painting ($5), a stilt walker, balloon twisting, cocoa and letters to Santa. Weather permitting. Official page: https://www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com/event/43771-9th-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **Little Boo Bash** at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, 3095 Blount St., Fort Myers, FL 33916. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. An hour-long dance party for kids 5 and under and their grown-ups. Costumes are encouraged. Free. Official page: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/little-boo-bash-154184 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Make a Spooky Ghost! at Captiva Library** at Captiva Memorial Library, 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva, FL 33924. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10am–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–10. A drop-in, do-it-yourself ghost craft in the children’s room, while supplies last. Official page: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/make-spooky-ghost-154090 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Little Ghouls Craft & Treat** at North Fort Myers Public Library, 2001 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Drop in any time between 11am and 1pm to decorate a trick-or-treat bag and stop at the treat stations. Come in costume if you like. Treats last while supplies do. Free. Official page: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/little-ghouls-craft-treats-147547 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Read to Dogs** at Northwest Regional Library, 519 Chiquita Blvd. N., Cape Coral, FL 33993. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Kids take turns reading aloud to a dog. Pick up a ticket for a time slot at the children’s desk when you arrive. Free. Official page: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/read-dogs-153740 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Costume Storytime** at Riverdale Public Library, 2421 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Registration full (Free). Ages: 0–5. A Halloween storytime with not-so-scary stories and silly songs for babies and preschoolers. Kids are welcome to come in costume. Registration is required. Free. Official page: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/costume-storytime-147382 (checked 2026-10-30). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **Fort Myers Regional Library**, Downtown Fort Myers, 2450 First Street. The main Lee County library downtown, with toddler and preschool storytimes during the week. Official page: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **South County Regional Library**, Estero, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway. A big branch between Fort Myers and Naples with family storytime and Baby Play. Official page: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free library storytimes

- **Lee County Library System**: Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Tales, preschool and family storytimes at most branches on weekday mornings. Each program lists its age range and whether you need to register. Calendar: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/
- **Collier County Public Library**: Preschool storytimes at Collier branches; check the events directory for times. The county library for Naples and the rest of Collier County. Calendar: https://library.collier.gov/Events-directory

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Fort Myers–Naples this weekend?
This week we found four free outings for ages 0–6, including Little Boo Bash, Make a Spooky Ghost! at Captiva Library, Little Ghouls Craft & Treat and Read to Dogs. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Fort Myers–Naples?
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gulf Coast Town Center Tree Lighting is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-myers-naples/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Fort Myers–Naples?
Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in Fort Myers–Naples?
Yes. Lee County Library System and Collier County Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).